North America
Two solo travellers hit the road together, but can they stay friends?
Travelling with a friend can be rewarding, but what happens when two mates, used to travelling on their own, team up for a US road trip?
- by Rob McFarland and Julie Miller
The ‘magical’ Mexican town that deserves more than a day-trip
Often visited as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas, the arty town of Todos Santos is well worth an extended stay.
- by Rob McFarland
This extraordinary train journey is an unforgettable bucket-list item
It may be on the other side of the world, but this iconic trip is hugely popular with Australians.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit
It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.
- by David Whitley
The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
- by Courtney Kruk
Port guide: Vancouver, Canada
One of the world’s most organised cruise terminals makes for an easy arrival in a city happily married to the sea.
- by Brian Johnston
Port guide: Quebec City, Canada
Ships dock either at Vieux-Port or adjacent Basse-Ville and you’re a hop from cafes, a farmers’ market, and plenty of shopping.
- by Brian Johnston
America’s most famous road trip is now a ‘ghost highway’
Although it officially vanished 40 years ago, the remnants of Route 66 still offer a glimpse of the “real America”.
- by Katrina Lobley
The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14
Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.
- by Kate Armstrong
Riding in a driverless taxi has become a must-do tourist attraction in the US
Tourists are putting riding in a driverless taxi on their must-do lists, but it requires some planning.
- by Lauren Sloss
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